Making an Heirloom Box with a Story & Surprise Inside: Spline Jig, Tutorial, Woodwork Tips & Tricks

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How to make a hinged lid box with splined miters. I show how to make an heirloom quality box, with spline jig, loads of woodworking tips, and more. Bonus ideas for a wedding gift, guestbook, wooden games, and more.

—⏱Timestamps⏱—
00:00 Intro
00:47 Milling Wood & Jointer Sled Tip
02:22 Cutting Parts
03:50 Glue Ups
05:58 Cutting Grooves & Miters
07:53 Glue & Assembly
09:12 Splines & Jig
12:06 Sanding
12:40 Routing for Hinges
14:23 Laser Engraving
16:12 Sanding Tips
19:02 Wood Finish
19:50 Adding Hardware
20:37 Box Inserts
22:11 Bonus Project with Box
23:44 Final Tips & Considerations

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